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DiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… following a joint investigation for unlawfully waiving her own health insurance premiums. This is the second arrest … funds, instead she allegedly used that position for her personal benefit,” said DiNapoli. “This behavior is … unacceptable and now Henry is being held accountable for her actions. I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… of Horseheads, for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The arrest was the result of a joint … felonies. She served as an assistant clerk for the Village from 2017 to 2022. During that time, she accepted cash … payments for the Village, including accepting payments from multiple residents who wished to pay their water bills. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsOrange Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-154)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Orange Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services … audit boces orange ulster nonstudent network user accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/01/27/orange-ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-nonstudent-network-userTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s … Elmont, Franklin Square, North Valley Stream, Garden City South, Lakeview, South Floral Park, West Hempstead and a portion of Malverne …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
… attacks: "On September 11, New Yorkers come together to voice the sorrow and the anger that we still carry, to mourn the victims of the attacks, and to honor the courage … first responders and citizen volunteers who rushed to the site to give all they had to give,” DiNapoli said. “We come …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-september-11-terrorist-attacksNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… his friendship and the good counsel that he provided to me. I offer my condolences to Ned's family and commit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… receipt function from waste water, park and recreation, or building permit fees. Invoices for payment of sludge fees were not … receipts there is no guarantee that all payments for building permits and parks and recreation fees are being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mFormer West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… the Village of West Carthage, Kaytlin Ennis, was arraigned yesterday afternoon for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from … the Village of West Carthage Kaytlin Ennis was arraigned yesterday afternoon for allegedly stealing over $3000 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… it is often more convenient for them to pay with a credit card than to fill out a procurement request form and … and necessary expenses, local governments must have both a credit card policy and a system of internal controls in … best practices below as a reference for adopting a strong credit card policy and developing sensible internal controls. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Signing of New Legislative Package on Gun Control
… P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today regarding Governor Hochul's signing of a new legislative package … boundaries. The gun control bills signed into law by Governor Hochul today are common sense measures that will … to law enforcement to prevent easy access to guns. The Governor and lawmakers should be commended for responding so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-signing-new-legislative-package-gun-controlVillage of Interlaken - Water and Sewer Financial Operations and Information Technology (2019M-74)
… adequate oversight and management of the Village’s water and sewer finances. Village officials adequately … information technology (IT) assets. Key Findings The water and sewer infrastructure are in disrepair and the Board … needed repairs. We estimate that, for residents with both water and sewer services, rates would initially increase from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/14/village-interlaken-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-and-informationCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… met. We also found: Required Annual Financial Disclosure Statements that are meant to help identify conflicts of … $300,875. Tax exemptions disclosed in audited financial statements were overstated. Key Recommendations Each Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mMinetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
Minetto Volunteer Fire Company Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports 2014M222
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andTown of Plymouth – Highway Department Disbursements and Asset and Inventory Management (2024M-121)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Plymouth (Town) Town Board (Board) authorized disbursements that were properly supported and for appropriate purposes and effectively managed the Highway … Board did not verify that disbursements were supported and for an appropriate purpose prior to payment. The Board also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-highway-department-disbursements-and-asset-and-inventory-managementClinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Education Services – Employee Benefit Plan Forfeited Funds (2022M-31)
… DCAP and HRA for the 2014-15 through 2020-21 plan years to BOCES. As a result, all forfeited funds were not annually … them in January 2022. BOCES lacked adequate procedures to ensure the administrator returned all forfeited funds from … a timely manner. Key Recommendations Establish procedures to ensure the administrator returns all forfeited funds from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/08/05/clinton-essex-warren-washington-board-cooperative-education-services-employeeDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… appeared in Bolivar Village Court and is due back in court Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. Olmstead began working at the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsVillage of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… and four Trustees. For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013, budgeted appropriations totaled $784,000 for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15Village of Coxsackie – Financial Condition and Water and Sewer Fund Accountability (2014M-324)
… and its accountability over the water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2014. Background … elected Mayor and Village Board. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year for all operating funds total … by the Village’s water system, as indicated by the master meter readings, with the water billed to the Village’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/13/village-coxsackie-financial-condition-and-water-and-sewer-fund-accountabilityDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… The SCO Family of Services (SCO), a provider of extended school day programs for the State Education Department (SED), … has two contracts worth $2.7 million to provide extended school day services for the SED. SCO provides academic, arts and music activities during non-school hours to children who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsOpinion 90-25
… Piro v Bowen , 76 AD2d 392, 430 NYS2d 847, app den 52 NY2d 702, 437 NYS2d 1025; 1989 Opn St Comp No. 89-50, p 112). With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-25